Ink# 1 -- Iroshizuku Ink -- Kon Peki

Gear Review

The Cerulean Charm of Iroshizuku Ink

*Testing the legendary Kon-Peki color in my daily rotation*

1

Bottle

1

Pen

~50ml

Volume

Section I

First Impressions

I finally received my first bottle of Iroshizuku Ink in Cerulean Blue (Kon-Peki), a popular choice that many have raved about online. After loading it into my Pilot Metropolitan Fine Point, I was able to write some lines, and I can already see why this ink has garnered such acclaim.

While it's still early to determine if this will become my "signature ink," it's definitely shaping up to be a color I'll use quite regularly.

 

Section II

Mishap with the Bottle Cap

Unfortunately, there was a mishap during shipping: the flimsy plastic bottle cap fractured, causing some ink to leak all over the inside of the shipping package.

• →The Issue — A fractured plastic cap caused significant ink leakage during transit.
• →The Fix — I managed to seal the fracture with tape for immediate containment.
• →The Plan — I will likely need to transfer the remaining ink to another container for long-term storage.

It's a pity to encounter this issue, especially since I’m learning that the plastic cap is a common flaw with Iroshizuku Ink and doesn’t hold up very well.

Component	Status	Action Required
Ink Bottle	Damaged	Decant to new vessel
Plastic Cap	Fractured	Patch with tape
Pilot Metropolitan	Clean	Continue use

Have you encountered issues with Iroshizuku packaging, or is this just a stroke of bad luck?